The Manila Hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in a season of reflection, culinary indulgence and family-friendly festivities with a curated lineup of Holy Week and Easter events this April. From a magical Easter celebration to a spiritual Visita Iglesia pilgrimage, along with dining experiences at Café Ilang-Ilang, the Lobby Lounge and M Takeout, there is something for everyone.
Families are in for a wickedly fun Easter at The Manila Hotel’s Tent City on April 20. Inspired by the whimsical world of “The Wizard of Oz,” Easter at the EGGmerald City will transform the venue into an emerald and pink wonderland. The event will feature activities for children such as bouncy castles, face painting, cupcake making, arts and crafts, egg decorating, a magic show, balloon twisting, a musical and more. Hotel mascot Willy the Bear will make a special appearance, ready to meet junior guests and pose for photos.
“We are thrilled to host a truly unique Easter celebration this year, bringing the wicked world of Oz into reality for our junior guests,” said Marvin Kim Tan, vice president for sales and marketing at The Manila Hotel. “This is a wonderful opportunity for families to create lasting memories in a fun and magical atmosphere.”
A special room package is also available, inclusive of an overnight stay, breakfast for two and one complimentary ticket to the Easter event. Terms and conditions apply.
In the spirit of Lenten reflection, The Manila Hotel invites guests to join a meaningful Visita Iglesia tour on Maundy Thursday, April 17. The guided tour will be led by The Traveling Salakot, Paul John Hernandez, a social science educator known for his engaging historical walks and insightful narratives on Filipino heritage. He is recognized by the Department of Tourism and the National Parks Development Committee.
The itinerary includes visits to the Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Santa Rita Chapel, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Church, Santa Maria Goretti, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Guia and Our Lady of Remedies Church.
Two schedules are available, with limited slots. Roundtrip shuttle service and snacks are included. Reservations are encouraged through the hotel concierge.
A Visita Iglesia room offer is also available, which includes an overnight stay, breakfast for two and tour access for a family of four. This offer is available for select dates during Holy Week.
Back by popular demand, the Pampanga Food Festival returns to Café Ilang-Ilang from April 1 to 15, showcasing the rich flavors of Kapampangan cuisine. The lunch and dinner buffet will highlight a rotating selection of regional dishes such as pako salad, sisig, batuteng tugak (stuffed frog), sipo egg, pritong itik, suam na native mais, kalderetang bibe sa gata, adobo balut, bringhe, tibok-tibok, turrones de casoy and more.
In observance of the Holy Week’s solemnity, the Lobby Lounge offers a special Lenten menu available through April 20. Guests can enjoy flavorful meat-free dishes including Easter salad, barley vegetable soup, salmon carbonara, shrimp pesto pizza and Norwegian salmon fillet.
For those spending the season at home, M Takeout presents a Lenten home buffet with a variety of traditional and seafood-based dishes such as green mango and singkamas with bagoong, tuna kinilaw with gata, escabeche maya-maya, halabos na hipon, inihaw na lumot, rellenong alimasag, kilawing puso ng saging, vegetable pancit bihon with tokwa and steamed rice. Available from April 1 to 30.
